Since the industrial revolution, our economies have delivered huge advances in material prosperity. But this progress is increasingly imperilled by the very economic models which made it possible. Our economies are still measured and managed in ways that incentivise overconsumption, damage nature and social bonds, and drive climate change.
Following this, several major institutions working in the field have therefore met several times to share learning and combine efforts. The collaborating institutions have co-constructed a three-part framework to offer a coherent way to get to grips with the complexity of transformation towards greener, more equitable and resilient economies.
This framework enables stakeholders to reflect on progress, challenges and current plans, and to co-create a vision and approach that will work well in their context. It comprises:
This paper sketches the profile of the changing ‘green growth/economy architecture’ at the global, national, corporate and local levels. It finds that the project of ‘green growth’ continues to gain political momentum, attract new investment and draw in new players.
This brief publication was prepared as an input into the UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012 by the Green Economy Coalition, a global network of organisations committed to accelerating the transition to a new green, inclusive economy. It sets out nine principles for a green, fair and in
Since 2010 the GEC has been tracking the transition to green economies by drawing on the experiences and insights of GEC members and gathering different perspectives from different regions. The report aims to provide a brief but broad picture of what has been happening recently and where.
This guide aims to encourage early dialogue and diagnosis in and by developing countries on what a green economy would mean for their country. Green economy and green growth are hot topics.